Roasted Garlic & Herb Focaccia Bread - Urban Meadow

Prep Time

2 hourss 40 minutes

Cook Time

1 hours

Total Time

3 hourss 40 minutes

Yields

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and maple syrup. Stir until frothy, then let sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom
Add 1 cup flour and ¼ cup olive oil to the bowl; stir and rest 5–10 min. Add remaining 1½ cups flour and salt. When dough forms, knead 10 min on a floured surface until smooth. Place in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hrs until doubled
In a ramekin, combine ¼ cup olive oil, garlic cloves (from 1 bulb), and 1 tbsp rosemary. Bake for 20-30 minutes, checking to prevent burning, until fragrant
Cut the top off the second garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and bake for 20-30 minutes
When dough has risen, pour half of the infused oil into a shallow oven-safe pan, coating the bottom and sides. Stretch dough to fit the pan and rest for 10 minutes
In a small bowl, mash butter with roasted garlic into a paste. Spread over dough, dimple with fingers, and top with rosemary and thyme. Drizzle with remaining oil and bake 15 min until golden. Cool on a rack before serving